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Brighton College
Brisbane Campus
Unit 2 and 3, 15 Anderson Street Brisbane Queensland 4006
Australia
Brisbane Campus
Unit 2 and 3, 15 Anderson Street Brisbane Queensland 4006
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 102357M
Level of study: Certificates & Diplomas
Summary
This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualized plan to provide person-centered support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Course Structure
Total Units 13 Core Units 7 Elective Units 6
CHCCCS015 Provide individualized support Core
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing Core
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services Core
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Core
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically Core
HLTAAP001 Recognize healthy body systems Core
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care Core
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people Elective
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs Elective
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia Elective
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies Elective
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures Elective
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families Elective
Occupational Outcome(s)
Students who complete this course may be able to seek potential employment in community service industry. Such roles includes:
Direct support worker in aged care
Disability
Home and community care
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Course opportunities
Tuition Fees (AUD $):
16,000 Per Year
Read moreEnrolment Fee: 250; Material Fee: 500
Start date:
02 October 2023
Duration:
52 weeks
Study mode:
Full time
Address
Unit 2 and 3, 15 Anderson Street Brisbane Queensland 4006
Australia
Brighton College
Brisbane CampusUnit 2 and 3, 15 Anderson Street Brisbane Queensland 4006
Australia
Entry criteria
International students must be at least 18 years of age
International Students must have completed at least the equivalent of Year 11.
These students must also have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
International Students may not be required to provide evidence of English Language competence where documented evidence can be provided to demonstrate any of the following:
- the student was educated for 5 years in an English speaking country.
- the student has completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO.
- the student has successfully completed an English Placement Test.
- the student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia
- the student has successfully completed their High School in English Language.